First, you hear the roar of thunder. Then, you flinch from the sight of lightning bolts flickering outside your windows. In a matter of seconds, the fear of appliances blowing out from the electrically sets in. Lightning storms certainly warrant such a panicked reaction, but it might surprise you to know that they aren’t the only threat to your home’s electrical system. In fact, blowouts more often occur due to factors within your home’s own circuitry.

Devices running on motors, such as refrigerators, water pumps, and even hair dryers, cause most home power surges. These appliances use a lot of energy. When turned off, their power is diverted elsewhere in your circuitry as excess voltage.

Most appliances in the U.S. operate at 120 volts, with a maximum voltage rating of 169 volts. Because of the influx of excess voltage from turning off of an appliance, the power in outlets can exceed the maximum voltage rating, potentially causing damage to plugged-in devices. Read more on this article: http://bit.ly/2x2VRDD

Like with many problems in your home, you might find it appealing to fix all on your own. However, with electrical problems, the slightest mistake can result in a serious injury or future hazard to your home. You should always hire an experienced electrician, especially when it comes to fixing these problems.

Frequent Circuit-Breaker Trips

Your home’s circuit breaker is designed to protect the electrical circuit from damage caused by excess current or surges. After a fault is detected, the breaker interrupts flow. When this happens repeatedly, something behind the scenes may be seriously wrong.

A certified electrician should be brought in to handle this problem because extensive repairs are most generally required, rather than merely replacing a fuse. Sometimes, the entire circuit breaker needs to be replaced, which an electrician can do in a safe, efficient manner. This professional can also provide maintenance tips to help you keep your breaker operating to its full potential for years, without malfunctions. Read more on this article: http://bit.ly/2wHSW0p

Electrical problems are surprisingly prevalent across the country. As much as 45,210 home structure fires due to an electrical failure or malfunction occurred in the U.S. from 2010 to 2014. These fires lead to an annual average of 1,370 civilian injuries. Some victims managed to recover from their injuries in just a few weeks, but others were not so lucky.

The consequences of improper home electrical maintenance are real. It’s best to take a more proactive approach by getting your electrical system checked by professionals regularly in order to avoid them. Here are some signs that indicate you need to call an electrician to your home as soon as possible.

Flickering Lights

Have you noticed a slight flicker of the lights as you switch on an appliance? This may indicate an overloaded electrical circuit. What this means is there’s not enough power to supply both the lights and the appliance in a single electrical circuit. Overloading happens when certain appliances draw too much current. To solve this, they will need to have its own power supply circuit. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2twWOA6

Are you concerned about how much you are spending on electrical bills every month? It’s a common cause of concern among homeowners in Easthampton, MA and other areas in Massachusetts. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to help reduce your home’s electrical consumption. Some of the steps respected electricians, such as the ones from Electrical Experts, recommend trying the following:

Check the Energy Star Rating

Take the time to look at a particular appliance’s Energy Star rating before you buy it. This is especially important if you’ll be replacing power-hungry appliances like refrigerators or air conditioning units. As a rule of thumb, you want to choose an appliance that boasts the highest energy efficiency rating you can afford if you want to maximize your long-term savings. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2r97NhY

The electrical system in your home is made up of more than just one type of wire—it’s a complex system with many different parts, all professionally manufactured to deliver electricity to your electrical appliances and devices in the safest way possible. If you’ve ever attempted to shop for electrical wire, you may have noticed that there are so many types to choose from. Here are some of the terms you may have encountered when you went shopping. Knowing what these terms mean is necessary to a safe and effective wire choice.

Installing ceiling fan remotes can adds convenience and safety, especially for children. Your decision to buy a compatible remote for your existing fan will likely depend on the height of your ceiling and your need for a convenient way to control your fan.

In certain cases, when a ceiling is too high, a remote control is the most viable way to manage a ceiling fan’s speed and direction. If ceiling height is not an issue, the main advantage of a remote-controlled fan is one of convenience, as you wouldn’t need to manually flip switches or pull chains to control your fan. With that in mind, it pays to know the different types of fan remotes so will know which one is best suited for your needs

If you’re happy with your home, you’ll likely want to stay there for the rest of your life. However, many of your home’s features today may not have the same level of usefulness as you age. For instance, that round doorknob may be harder to turn if your muscles are no longer as strong as they are now.

In terms of your home electrical system, you need to take measures to ensure they’re elderly friendly. If you already have senior people living at home with you, it makes sense to implement these measures as early as possible.

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As a division of Easthampton Electrical Service (EES), we at Electrical Experts have a lot to live up to, and we’re proud to say, we have managed to deliver the high quality electrical services that our customers expect from us on a constant basis. Our six decades of experience puts us on a very short list of electrical service providers who can handle all your electrical needs, from installing electrical sockets to mapping out your home’s entire electrical system. We serve the entire Western Mass region, and we are committed to providing you with the best electrical solutions no matter the size and scope of the problem.